President of Mexico after long list of bad leaders; he tried to establish a democratic government in Mexico, create economic reforms.
Who is Francisco Modero
100
major conflict in the Mexican Revolution, American soldiers came ashore to prevent German ship from landing, Mexican soldiers fought American soldiers.
What is the Battle of Battle of Veracruz
100
A constitution the king of Hawaii was forced to sign which severely restricted his powers and deprived most Hawaiians of the right to vote.
What is Bayonet Constitution
100
An area where foreign countries control trade or natural resources of another nation or area.
What is a sphere of influence?
100
A cavalry regiment organized by Theodore Roosevelt; consisted of college athletes, cowboys, rancher, miners, and Native Americans.
Who are the Rough Riders?
200
American sugar tycoon, he helped overthrow Liliukalani and later served ad the president and governor of Hawaii.
Who is Sanford Dole
200
Battle in the Spanish-American War in which 8,000 U.S. soldiers fought to seize control over hill surrounding Santiago, Cuba
What is Battle of San Juan Hill
200
Deceleration that the U.S. could intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary
200
Cuban writer and independence fighter; he was killed in battle in 1895 and became a symbol of Cuba's fight for freedom
What is Jose Marti
200
Commander of the United States Navy's Asiatic Squadron; he led the attack in the Pacific during the Spanish-American War
Who is George Dewey
300
Queen of the Hawaiian Islands she opposed annexation by the U.S. She lost power in a U.S supported revolt by planters, which led to the installation of a new government in Hawaii.
What is Liliukalani
300
A revolution led by Fransico Madero in 1910 that eventually forced the Mexican government to have democratic elections, and led to a decade long destabilization of Mexico.
What is the Mexican Revolution.
300
A country that is controlled by an outside government.
What is a protectorate
300
An area where foreign countries control trade or natural resources of another nation or area.
What is Imperialism
300
A part of the Cuban constitution drafted under the supervision of the United States that limited Cuba's right to intervene in Cuban affairs, and required Cuba to sell or lease land in the U.S.
What is the Platt Amendment
400
American army commander; he commanded the expeditionary force sent to Mexico to find Pancho Villa.
Who is General Pershing
400
A siege of a foreign settlement on Beijing by Chinese nationalists who were angry at foreign involvement in China.
What is the Boxer Rebellion
400
The reporting of exaggerated stories in newspapers to increase sales
What is yellow journalism?
400
Mexican bandit and revolutionary, he led revolts against Carranza and Huerta, He was pursued by the United States but evaded General Pershing
Who is Pancho Villa
400
Confrontation between the United States and Mexico involving the arrest of American sailors by the Mexican government; it led to Congress approving the use of armed force against Mexico, and was an important event leading up to the Battle of Veracruz
What is the Tampico Incident?
500
Self-proclaimed President of the new Philippine Republic in 1899; he fought for Filipino independence from the United States.
Who isEmilio Aguinaldo
500
A policy established by the United States in 1899 to promote equal access for all nations to trade in China.
What is the Open Door Policy.
500
American journalist and newspaper publisher; her established famous awards for public service and advancement of education
Who is Joseph Pulitzer?
500
American journalist; he was famous for sensational new stories, known as yellow journalism, that stirred feelings of nationalism and formed public opinion for the Spanish-American War
who is William Randolph Hurst
500
Mexican general and politician; he overthrew Madero as Mexican president and faced revolts with many revolutionary leaders. His government was not recognized by the United States.